A new study has found a link between the bacteria responsible for gum disease and atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm ...

A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While these two areas of health may seem unrelated, the condition of your oral health can ...

A gum boil is a pus-filled, swollen bump on the gums. It forms when bacteria build up and cause infection, causing pain, swelling, and other symptoms. A dentist may prescribe antibiotics ...

A landmark study from Hiroshima University is shedding new light on a question that has long intrigued doctors and ...

A gum disease bacterium may trigger atrial fibrillation by scarring heart tissue—linking oral health to deadly heart rhythm ...

A new study from Hiroshima University reveals that neglecting your dental hygiene might not just affect your smile—it could ...

Tempted to skip the floss? Your heart might thank you if you don't. A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) finds that the gum disease bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) can slip ...

A recent study has revealed a troubling link between gum disease and atrial fibrillation (AFib), a serious heart rhythm ...

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Clinicians have long noticed that people with periodontitis, a common form of gum disease, seem more prone to cardiovascular ...

Periodontal disease is a prevalent global dental health issue that significantly affects a large number of individuals. This severe gum infection damages the soft tissue and erodes the bone ...

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